Japanese breakfast is an important part of Japanese culture and is an integral part of the morning routine for many people in Japan. A typical Japanese breakfast consists of a variety of dishes, all designed to provide energy and nutrition. Common ingredients used include rice, miso paste, soy sauce, dashi (fish stock), sake, mirin (sweetened sake), bonito flakes, seaweed, tofu and various types of fish or seafood. Benefits associated with having a Japanese breakfast include getting essential nutrients for the day while helping maintain healthy weight levels over time. Popular items found in traditional Japanese breakfasts include tamagoyaki omelette, grilled salmon marinated with soy sauce & sake, natto fermented soybeans with mustard & soy sauce dressing, tsukemono pickled vegetables and miso soup made with tofu & wakame seaweed. Authentic tastes can be experienced by visiting Japan itself or buying ingredients online to recreate at home.